Imagine that office retirement party where the long serving and perhaps suffering retiree receives the obligatory gift from the company and his or her peers before being dispatched into the golden years of their life...on the sidelines. Gold Watch, cruise, goofy novelty gifts? This and more for years of distinguished service. Now move the picture over to the NFL and envision the grey bearded retiree being none other than our favourite weekly reality show- Brett Favre. No gold watch or cruise here compliments of Commish Roger Goodell, just Favre's reputation and legacy ensured based on the 50k fine assessed yesterday as finality to the Jenn Strerger affair. The 50 grand assumes that Favre was less than honest and, whats the word in NFL parlance? Oh yeah, "forthcoming" in explaining and detailing his part in the genital photos, texting and harassment possibilities surrounding Ms. Sterger. But the cash punishment and NFL's less than CSI intense investigation into the case assures that the Favre legend rides into the sunset on his John Deere tractor with the veneer as one of the game's greats in tact. Make no mistake as well, Goodell's ruling cements Favre's retirement plans- as in, we'll slap your wrist, do a small ATM withdrawal and you go- forever. A small price to pay to retain your place in history. If Favre had returned next year, pressure to go beyond yesterday's punishment would likely have been intense particularly as it seems impossible for Number 4 to stay away from leagues headlines week after week-think Metrodome roof collapse under the gaze of cameras and microphones. So Brett, best of luck, one Wrangler ad and you'll have that $50,000 back in your jeans before you know it. Enjoy your time in Mississippi and the pundits that will rave about your greatness alongside Montana, Unitas, Marino and more. Its not a gold watch, but it's the least we could do.
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